Module Details

Module Code: YTWK B7001
Full Title: Working with Young People
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Katherina Nugent
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe how youth work seeks to address issues facing young people
MLO2 Describe and utilise the rapport building process
MLO3 Shape and encourage a positive group dynamic that facilitates social and personal development
MLO4 Consider adolescence as a stage in life
MLO5 Implement conflict resolution skills in a youth work environment
MLO6 Elaborate on child protection policy and health and safety requirements
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The context that young people find themselves in Ireland
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Rapport building process/Non verbal communication/Neuro Linguistic Programming/Transactional analysis
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Group dynamics and how to influence it/stages of group formation
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Adolescence as a stage in life - Physically/Psychologically/sociologically
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The importance and relevance of engagement and empowerment in youth work – Locus of control
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Conflict resolution skills/strategies in a youth work environment
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Child Protection Policy (Children First) and Health and Safety requirements
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The Continuous Assessment component will consist of small group projects and a written report.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,3,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Young, K.. The Art of Youth Work, Russell House Publishing, 1999.
  • Factor, F. Chauchan, V. Pitts, J.. The RHP Guide to Working with Young People, Russell House Publishing, 2001.
  • Ingram, G. & Harris, J.. Delivering Good Youth Work: A working Guide to Surviving & Thriving, Russell House Publishing, 2001.
  • Huskins, J. Quality Work with Young People Youth, Clubs UK, 1996.
  • National Youth Agency. Quality Develops – Towards excellence in Youth Services, National Youth Agency, 1998.
  • National Youth Agency. Ethics in Youth Work, National Youth Agency, 2004, 2nd edition.
  • Youth Studies Ireland. Youth Studies Ireland - Journal, Irish Youth Work Centre, 2006.
  • Government Publications. (2011), Children First.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources